• Intermediate 8 miles ~ Ray Miller Trail and Overlook Trail in Malibu

    La Jolla Canyon 8588 Pacific Coast Hwy, 2 mi North of Sycamore Canyon, Ventura, CA, US

    Join us on an out and back hike up the Ray Miller Trail and the Overlook Trail. We’ll enjoy beautiful ocean views as we descend. We'll pick up about 1300’ gain on this 8 mile adventure. Lying along the brilliant blue Pacific Ocean at the west end of Malibu (just shy of Port Hueneme), the […]

  • MONTERY PENINSULA – 17 MILE DRIVE +

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the second ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all of them or whichever ones you choose to. SECOND RIDE - MONTEREY PENINSULA - 17 MILE DRIVE + This scenic coastal ride on the Monterey […]

  • THE OLD COAST ROAD BY THE BIXBY BRIDGE

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the third ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all of them or whichever ones you choose to. THIRD RIDE - OLD COAST ROAD BY THE BIXBY BRIDGE This scenic coastal ride just above Big […]

  • A Game Night that leads to Backpacking Trips!

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    You've seen the beautiful hikes, waterfalls, the lakes, the forests, and all the breathtaking IG Reels. You want in, but don't know how to get started? Come meet WTC instructors and alumni. This will be a fun session designed as a game night allowing you to find out what the course includes, pricing, needed gear, […]

  • Hill Canyon starting at Santa Rosa Regional Park

    Hill Canyon Trailhead 10241 Hill Canyon Road, Camarillo, CA, US

    Time and date are as noted above. We will start this hike at Santa Rosa Regional Park at the parking area in Hill Canyon but we will take a different route than I usually take. We will cross the bridge over the runoff creek and stay on the trail to hike the Hawk Canyon trail, […]

  • Stagecoach to Angel Vista – Gentler with COSF Benefit Lunch After at the Alamo

    1550 Susan Dr 1550 Susan Dr, Thousand Oaks, Ca, US

    The weather will be nice and cool this Thursday, so a 9 am start time will be fine. This hike is timed so that we can end roughly at 11 am and make our way over to the Alamo (next to the library at Borchard and 101) for lunch; Thursday is COSF Benefit Day at […]

  • ⛏️Gold Dust & Pine Rust: Big Horn Mine & Vincent’s Cabin Loop

    Vincent Gap Vincent Gap, Angeles National Forest, CA, US

    Join us for a classic San Gabriel Mountains adventure that pairs high-elevation alpine views with rich Southern California mining history! 📅HISTORY OF THE AREA This trail traces the steps of Charles "Tom" Vincent, a Civil War veteran and hunter who lived in solitary self-reliance in these mountains starting in the 1860s. In 1895, while tracking […]

  • AVILA BEACH – SEE CANYON ROAD

    Rancho Sierra-Vista/Satwiwa Lynn Road and Via Goleta, Newbury Park, CA, US

    This is the fourth ride of a four day road trip near the central California coast which will take place Sept. 14th - 17th. You can sign up for all of them or whichever ones you choose to. FOURTH RIDE - AVILA BEACH - SEE CANYON ROAD This event has us riding on the back […]

  • Beachwood Canyon: Fall Classic Stair Hike #1 – 2.6 mi, 2 hours

    2695 North Beachwood Drive 2695 Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Summer is ending so let’s get out and enjoy cooler evenings, city views, architectural gems and long, steep staircases guaranteed to get your heart pumping. While exploring Beachwood Canyon's historic neighborhood (climbing up or down over 800 steps), learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course and train for fall backcountry trips! After such a […]

 

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